Description:

Epoxy powder coating is formulated to give hard durable protective finishes with excellent adhesion and chemical resistance. It has good electrostatic charging properties and excellent transfer efficiency. Recommended uses include general industrial components and applications requiring a good all round coating, such as household goods.

When long term exterior durability or heat stability is essential a powder from our range of epoxy-polysters and polyesters should be selected.

Application Areas:

•   Ceiling Panels    •   Display Shelving    •   Heaters    •   Household Goods    •   Instrument Casings

•   Internal Vehicle Components    •   Sports Equipment    •   Tubular Steel Furniture    •   Wirework

Finishes:

   •   Gloss - TLE-G
   •   Semi Gloss - TLE-S
   •   Matt - TLE-M


Curing Schedules:

•   TLE - G - 10 mins at 180°C metal temperature    •   TLE - S - 12 mins at 180°C metal temperature    •   TLE - M - Rapid Cure 8 mins at 185°C metal temperature

Coating Thickness:

•   Minimum - 40 microns    •   Preferred - 50 - 65 microns

Particle Size:

    •   100% below 90 microns

Specific Gravity:

    •   1.3 - 1.8 depending on colour & finish

Application:
Suitable for application by proprietary manual or automatic corona discharge equipment and triboelectric charging guns

Pretreatment:
It is essential to ensure that the surface to be coated is free from dust, rust, scale, oil, etc. Chemical pre-treatment of the substrate is essential to increase the long term corrosion resistance. Further information is given in our publication 'Application of Powder Coatings'.

Shelf Life:

•   12 months from date of manufacture

Storage:

    •   Store below 25°C in dry conditions

Health & Safety:

Use in accordance with the Code of Safe Practice published by the Paintmakers Association of Great Britain, "Application of Powder Coatings Electrostatic Spraying". Copies are available on request. To prevent inhalation of airborne powder, face masks capable of removing respirable dust should be worn. Skin contact should be avoided and any deposited powder removed with soapy water. Some powders, mainly bright red and yellow shades, contain lead chrome and cadmium pigments. Further information is given in our Health and Safety Sheet.

Coating Properties:

    •   Test panels. 50 microns thickness applied to lightweight zinc phosphated
         steel.

Physical Properties:

				S	S/M	G/M
Flexibility	BS3900 E1	Pass	mm	6	6	3
Scratch	BS3900 E2	Pass	kg	4	4	4
Impact	BS1391
	Direct	Pass	in lbs	80	80	100
	Reverse	Pass	in lbs	80	80	100
Erichsen cupping	BS3900 E4	Pass	mm	6	6	8
Cross Hatch	BS3900 E6	Pass	%	100	100	100

Environmental Properties:

				S	S/M	G
Humidity resistance	BS3900 F2	Pass	hours	250	250	1000
Salt Spray resistance	ASTM B117	Pass	hours	2500	250	1000
Water resistance	BS3900 G2	Pass	hours	1000	1000	1000

Solvent & Chemical Resistance:

Good resistance to acids, alkalis and solvents at room temperature. May be attacked by ketones. Refer to information sheet 'Chemical Resistance of Powder'

Exterior Durability:

Progressive chalking will occur but protective qualities are unimpaired providing adequate pretreatment and thickness are applied.

Heat Resistance:

Gradual yellowing will occur at continuous temperatures above 100°C. Data quoted is typical but may vary for product to product. Environmental results are not applicable to metallic finishes.



Disclaimer
Our data sheets and sales literature are issued for the purpose of supplying general product information. In view of the variation of conditions under which products may be used or this information may be applied, we cannot accept responsibility for loss, damage or accident of any nature [or infringement of patent rights] which may result from the use of application of the information or the products. For specific confirmation of any details in the product information or use and application please apply to the company in writing.

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